Rice & Grains Recipes

We like cooking recipes with grains because whole grains are high in nutrients and fiber, lower your risk of heart disease and diabetes, and help keep you feeling full.

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    Creamy Rice Pudding

    10 reviews

    I was fortunate to grow up around fabulous cooks. My mother and grandmother taught me to experiment with recipes, and...


    Buttery Cajun Popcorn

    1 review

    Cheesy and spicy, this finger-lickin' snack with just a hint of lime is downright addictive! —Beth Stengel, North Hollywood, California


    Savory Popcorn Seasoning

    2 reviews

    I love this popcorn seasoning recipe. Cayenne pepper adds a bit of heat to a late-night treat. —Janice Campbell, Elmendorf...


    Herbed Seafood Casserole

    5 reviews

    When I wanted a seafood dish for my annual Christmas Eve buffet, my friend gave me a wonderful recipe. This...


    Stovetop Rice Pudding

    16 reviews

    This is my mom’s recipe, which she called creamy steamed rice. Although many people would eat it for dessert, it...


    Confetti Quinoa

    4 reviews

    If you have never tried quinoa, start with my easy side, brimming with colorful veggies. I serve it with orange-glazed...


    Lemony Turkey Rice Soup

    12 reviews

    While growing up in Texas, I spent a lot of time helping my grandma cook. Lemon and cilantro add a...


    Mushroom & Wild Rice Soup

    17 reviews

    You can tell how much I adore mushrooms by looking at this recipe. I used four varieties! The wild rice...

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    Grandma’s Rice Pudding

    92 reviews

    My sisters and I always loved the recipe for rice pudding our grandma made. After she passed away, I took...


    Cornish Hens Stuffed with Rice

    1 review

    These moist golden hens are a tradition at our house on Christmas Eve. We think the spiced rice stuffing with...


    Deep-Fried Rice Balls

    2 reviews

    My mother moved in with us about eight years ago and started making this side dish. Now that she is...


    Mexican-Style Stuffed Peppers

    11 reviews

    We've always liked stuffed peppers, but everyone is pleasantly surprised at this mildly spicy version. For convenience, you can assemble...


    Rice Balls with Meat Sauce

    4 reviews

    My mom's deep-fried rice balls, flavored with traditional Italian cheeses, make a hearty main dish. She serves them with her...


    Artichoke Rice Salad

    2 reviews

    "A close friend shared this make-ahead recipe that starts with a packaged rice mix," notes Sonja Blow of Groveland, California....


    Frittelle di Riso

    For this traditional Italian dinner, we created these rice fritters that serve as a sweet and satisfying dessert.—Taste of Home...


    Southwestern Rice Salad

    5 reviews

    This meatless salad makes a robust side dish, filling lunch or satisfying snack. Try spooning some into low-fat tortillas for...


    Texas Tabbouleh

    10 reviews

    I used to live in Texas. When I moved away, I missed those classic Tex-Mex flavors that were always such...

    Minnesota Wild Rice Salad

    1 review

    Everyone thinks this is one of my best salads because it features wild rice—a major crop in my home state...


    Cranberry-Walnut Oatmeal

    My family loves cranberries but we can get them fresh only during the holiday season. This recipe lets us enjoy...


    Sweet Pepper Rice

    This tasty, colorful side dish is a lovely complement to many entrees. The peppers and rice make a nice texture,...


    Pheasant and Wild Rice

    Everyone in my family hunts, so we have an abundance of game. This recipe also works well with wild turkey...


    Wild Rice, Quinoa & Cranberry Salad

    This fragrant salad is a vitamin and protein powerhouse. Toss in leftover cooked turkey to make it a meal the...


    Southwestern Barley Salad

    Cilantro comes through in this colorful side that's zesty but not too spicy. It also makes a great luncheon dish...

    Easy Beef and Rice

    When time is running short at dinnertime around our house, I rely on this microwave casserole. Convenience folds like canned...


    Scented Rice in Baked Pumpkin

    This easy, delicious and healthy side is a showpiece that always delights. You can use grain, squash, fruits and nuts...


    Slow-Cooked Creamy Rice

    This wonderful side dish goes well with any meat stew. I use whatever fresh herbs I have on hand along...


    Grits & Bacon Casserole

    A Mississippi home cook gave me her recipe for grits casserole. It baked like traditional custard. I garnish it with...


    Coconut Lentils with Rice

    Years ago I made this recipe for my kids, and they loved it. One of my daughter's friends would always...


    Sausage Stir-Fry

    Convenient frozen veggies and canned broth shorten prep time for this deliciously different stir-fry from Nykii Chouteau. "Smoked kielbasa provides...